Job Description
Job Title:  Project Management & Planning Operations Sr Mgr - L6
Posting Start Date:  9/15/26

Standard Job Description

Manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Oversees the status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Monitors the assessment of project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Insures the development of mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

As the Senior Manager for international sustainment programs, you will lead a cross functional team to provide world class sustainment services and products to the growing MH-60R fleet. Key responsibilities include:

Provide management and oversight off all sustainment contracts for the MH-60R international sustainment portfolio

Provide leadership to a team of program managers responsible for international customer unique contracts including development of program managements skills and acumen.

Partner with Strategy & Business Development to shape and execute the sustainment growth roadmap for Maritime Systems customers, and perform as program manager for capture aligned with the RMS Win Plan.

Partner with program managers in Maritime Systems to execute the Performance Based Logistics and transactional spares contracts for international users

Partner with industrial cooperation in RMS to achieve international contract objectives as part of Maritime Systems requirements and execute offset obligations

Engage with multiple customers including international users, NAVAIR, NAVSUP, DLA and Training competencies

Provide oversight for all sustainment capture opportunities, representing the “voice of the customer” across the organization.

Collaborating with Global Sustainment, Business Development  and Engineering Teams to align sustainment offerings with customer needs.

Effectively manage budgets and contracts including B&P, Earned Value contracts and other types of cost reporting methods

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field

10+ years of experience in program management with a focus on sustainment programs within the aerospace and defense industry

Proven track record of leading large-scale execution efforts in a cross functional environment to accomplish organizational objectives

Experience with Lockheed Martin program management processes and RMS Win Plan

Experience working with external customers including US DoD and/or international customers

Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to influence across functional and organizational levels\

Domestic and international travel will be required as needed to support customer engagements

Desired Skills

In-depth knowledge of aircraft sustainment, logistics, and aftermarket services for rotary wing aircraft

Familiarity with U.S. and international government acquisition and contracting processes

Full criteria Earned Value Management experience as a Program Manager

Strong customer engagement and negotiation skills

Experience leading teams and managing budgets in a matrixed environment

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $158700.00 - $294700.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.